Sowood Preschool
Sowood Preschool provides quality Early Years Education and childcare in a beautiful rural setting. We have places available for 2-5 year olds within term time and we accept childcare vouchers and 2 year old funded places, as well as places for 30 hours funding. We are able to offer a hot lunch and pudding which are freshly cooked each day in our own kitchen.
Please contact 01422 374367 (Preschool hours are from 9am to 3pm Mon-Fri) or email info@sowoodpreschool.org to come look around and meet the team!
Sowood Preschool employs a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff and is managed by a volunteer group consisting of parents, carers and members of the community. We are a registered Charity 1166047 Sowood Preschool and Community Association
Member of Early Years Alliance.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Jo Whiteley
- Contact Position
- Pre-school Leader
- Telephone
- 01422 374367 01422 374367
- [info@sowoodpreschool.org, admin@sowoodpreschool.org, jo@sowoodpreschool.org]
- Website
- Sowood Pre-School
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Where to go
- Name
- Sowood Community Centre
- Address
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Stainland Road
Sowood
Halifax
West Yorkshire - Postcode
- HX4 9HY
- View HX4 9HY on a map
- Notes
We offer a wide range of indoor activities and have an excellent outdoor play area.
There is ample on-site parking for the Preschool.
We are open term time only from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Session times are: 9:00am-12noon and 12:00noon -3:00pm.
Lunch is served within the afternoon session, hot lunch option is available or you may provide your child with a packed lunch.
Costs
- £11.50 Per session am
- £3.00 Per lunch
- £11.50 Per session pm
Availability
- Has wheelchair access
- Other notes
We have a low staff turnover; We have a Level 6 Practitioner who works full time, other staff are minumum level 3 and an apprentice doing level 3
We have an amazing outdoor play area which we use whenever we can and have waterproof outdoor clothing for the children to wear.
We are a registered Charity 1166047
Inclusion Information
- Has wheelchair access
- Details
- Works in accordance with all relevant legislation, including DDA.
- Has Special Needs provision
- Special Needs Experience
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Special dietary needs
Asthma
Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Syndrome
Eczema - Details
- Aims to have regard to the Code of Practice on identification and assessment of special needs and to provide a welcoming learning opportunity.
- Has provision for special dietary needs
- Experience
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Nut allergies experience
Yes - Details
- We cook our own meals from scratch each day so we have full control over the ingredients in our dishes.
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Details
- Religious and cultural festivals etc are celebrated. Books, posters, home equipment, toys and baking all give children a certain insight into these celebrations.
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Has immediate vacancies
- Details
- We have places available for immediate start: Call for more information.
- Updated
- 21/06/2023
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- Has 2 year old funding
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 09:00 15:00 Tuesday 09:00 15:00 Wednesday 09:00 15:00 Thursday 09:00 15:00 Friday 09:00 15:00 - Facilities
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Registered for 2 year old funding
Involvement in local community projects.
Secure Outdoor Play area
Visit & Outings
Accessible Parking
Sand and Water resources
Use of local facilities
Early Years Professional led care and education
Art and Craft activities
Highly qualified and established staff team
Accredited Early Education Provider
Play activities
Play Equipment for all ages
Outdoor Toys
Climbing Frame
Book Corner
Playroom
Slides
Home cooked food
Out-door Play
ICT Facilities
Outdoor Playspace
Car Parking
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY561596
- Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 13/06/2022 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Good
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